P4P
Sports abbreviation · Other Sports
| Stands for | Pound-for-pound |
|---|---|
| Categories | Sports |
P4P stands for Pound-for-pound, an other sports abbreviation.
Ranking of the best fighters regardless of weight class, estimating who would be best if all were the same size. Boxing and MMA media, including The Ring magazine and the UFC, publish P4P lists.
Example: Many writers ranked him No. 1 P4P after he became undisputed in two divisions.
Usage notes
The term is often associated with Sugar Ray Robinson, widely called the greatest pound-for-pound boxer. P4P lists are subjective and frequently debated. In sports media, the idea is sometimes applied to athletes in other sports as well.